divisive
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The man’s duality was evident by the fact that he truly was the ugly, divisive character that spawned the nickname “Tricky Dick.”
From Salon • May 14, 2026
The article contends that Raman employed divisive tactics by falsely claiming Pratt and Bass were coordinating against her, a characterization that drew audience laughter and demonstrated her inexperience and insufficient preparation for the mayoral contest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“I’m not a divisive person,” one vendor said when shrugging off the question.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Higher energy prices ratcheted up the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation in March, illustrating why plans for further rate cuts have grown divisive at the central bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
He always took advantage of the master’s divisive culture to be anything but a team player.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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